Gary Gene Kellogg

Gary Gene Kellogg obituary, Acworth, GA

Gary Gene Kellogg

Gary Kellogg Obituary

Visit the Leaf Cremation of Georgia - Acworth website to view the full obituary.

Gary Gene Kellogg 78 

Died Thursday, February 13, 2025, with his wife, Lynne, and sons, Robert, Clifford, and Gary, by his side at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. 

Gary was born to Clifford and Ruth (Grafton) Kellogg in 1946 in Canton, Ohio. He attended Minerva High School and graduated from North Metro College in Acworth, Georgia. He worked with Brunswick Corp., where he met his future wife, Lynne. They were together for nearly forty-eight years. 

Gary was associated with the Northwest Christian Church in Acworth, GA

He loved collecting autographed sports cards and sports paraphernalia and was an avid sports fan. Bowling was his favorite sporting activity. He bowled in tournaments all over the United States and Canada. He worked in the bowling industry his whole career and retired in 2012. 

Gary is survived by his wife Lynne and five adult children: Robert Cullum, Clifford Kellogg, Gary and Kerri Kellogg II, Jason Kellogg, and Stacey Schneider. He also has ten grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Brenda Dean, brother Robert Kellogg, and granddaughter Heather Ott. 

Mr. Kellogg will be cremated in Georgia, and his ashes will be placed in his gravesite at East Lawn Cemetery. A graveside memorial service will be announced. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Leaf Cremation of Georgia - Acworth

4325 Hwy. 92, Acworth, GA 30102

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